An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Elmira
26 repair companies serve Elmira from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Elmira, and other nearby bases include Horseheads (2), Ithaca (2), and Bath (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: DishMaster Appliance Fix, around 0.2 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses. Elmira is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Elmira: Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Sayre, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Elmira
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Elmira
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Elmira
Before you give up on the ice maker in Elmira, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Elmira
Most ice maker calls in Elmira come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Elmira
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Elmira, NY
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Elmira
Ice Maker Repair Near Elmira
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Elmira faster and cheaper.